[community] FW: Persistent Concussion Series

[Vera Roberts]

Sharing the below information from Brain Injury Society Toronto on Zoom webinars for Individuals with Persistent Concussion Symptoms:


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Vera Roberts
Senior Manager Research, Consulting and Projects
Inclusive Design Research Centre
OCAD UNIVERSITY
205 Richmond Street West. 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1V3

Tel: 416 977 6000 x3954
vroberts at ocadu.ca
ocadu.ca<https://www.ocadu.ca/>




Are your concussion symptoms not going away?

Learn how to manage your fatigue, advocate for resources and improve your wellbeing at the Brain Injury Society of Toronto's ONLINE Concussion Series!





Session #1: Q & A with Dr. Taher Chugh
November 11th, 6:30 - 8 PM
Speaker: Dr. Taher Chugh<https://torontoconcussion.ca/profile/dr-taher-chugh/>; Medical Director, Toronto Concussion Clinic<https://torontoconcussion.ca/>

Got questions about your Persistent Concussion Symptoms? Join our online Question and Answer session with Dr. Taher Chugh, Medical Director of the Toronto Concussion Clinic, a clinic ocused on providing OHIP-Funded post-concussion assessments and concussion treatment advice.

Session #2: How to Advocate and Access Treatment Options
November 18th, 6:30 - 8 PM
Speaker: Rachel Greenwood<https://innovativecasemanagement.ca/our-team/>; Case Manager / Rehabilitation Consultant, Innovative Case Management<https://innovativecasemanagement.ca/>

In this discussion, Rachel Greenwood will discuss how to prepare for doctors' appointments so you can get the best information and treatment options available to you. She will also briefly discuss OHIP funded Concussion Serivces you may be able to access.

Session #3: How Gentle Exercise Can Help with Persistent Concussion Symptoms

November 25th, 6:30 - 8 PM
Speaker: Sonia Vovan, Physiotherapist and Vestibular Therapist, Sonia Vovan Physiotherapy<https://soniavovan.com/>

Exercise can help with Persistent Concussion Symptoms, but determining the right amount of activity and not over-doing it can be difficult. In this talk, Sonia Vovan will discuss how to find the right amount of acvitity to help with your symptoms.



Session #4: Concussion Navigator Tool;  6:30 - 7 PM
Pacing and Fatigue Management; 7 - 8 PM
Dec 2nd, 2024
Speakers: Evan Foster<https://kite-uhn.com/staff/evan-foster>, Clinical Research Coordinator, Toronto Rehab
Ayushi Dhingra, Occupational Therapist, Palmer Wellness and Rehab<https://www.facebook.com/PalmerWellnessRehab/>

Part One: Concussion Navigator Tool - Evan Foster
The Toronto Concussion Navigator was developed to help individuals 18 years of age or older find a clinic in Toronto that provides specialized concussion care. It is meant to be used by individuals with concussion, their caregivers, and health practitioners. In this interactive session, one of the creators of the Navigator, Evan Foster, will discuss how the tool was developed and how to use the tool. This interactive session will also highlight the challenges associated with expanding the tool and engage participants in a collaborative discussion to devise innovative solutions and actionable strategies for making this expansion feasible and successful.



Part Two: Pacing and Fatigue Management - Ayushi Dhingra

Fatigue is a common, and delibating, symptom when dealing with Persistent Concussion Symptoms. Learn how techniques such as pacing can help manage your fatigue and energy levels while dealing with concussion.



Register at: www.bist.ca/CONCUSSION<http://www.bist.ca/CONCUSSION>



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Communications and Programs Manager
Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)
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